Stud Dog Health Check

[stvn]

First let me start this off with the fact I am in no way shape or form a breeder which will be obvious when I ask the following;

What are the required health checks I should go through before allowing my dog to stud? He is a Pure American Bulldog, Johnson line. I am asking this because I was approached at the vet and had someone ask me if my dog would mate with his American Bulldog. I thought it would be fine, so I told him to give me a ring when he wanted to do it. I have now done some research and have seen that certain health checks are required, but most people go off on a tangent talking about champion dogs etc. I would just like to know what to specifically what I need checked so I can A) Let him breed if he is healthy or B) Not allow him to breed encase there is a genetic problem with him.

Thanks

[sheena]

Is he on Mains register with the ANKC & the bitch is on Mains Register with the ANKC ??

[Diva]

Is he on Mains register with the ANKC & the bitch is on Mains Register with the ANKC ??

Not if they are American Bulldogs, it is not an ANKC breed.

If it were an ANKC recognised breed there could be tests required, or at least recommended, or a breed club to ask. But as it isn't we may be at a bit of a loss to advise you stvn as this is mainly a forum for ANKC registered breeds. I know when I bred I tested eyes, thyroid and did a dna test for degenerative mylopathy. But I have no idea what of those or what else might apply to your dogs. Hip dyspasia is probably a likely one. You may be up for some online research, and you could ask the breeder of your own dog too.

A quick search shows dna tests available for degnerative mylopathy and neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, I haven't heard of the last one but it sounds like a particular issue for American Bulldogs, might be a good place to start.

Edited October 12, 2013 by Diva

[Salukifan]

Google is your friend

[melzawelza]

I just want to congratulate you on considering health first when it comes to breeding your dog!

[espinay2]

Remember it is important that not only your dog has been appropriately health tested, but that any female that he is mated to has as well. Recommend not agreeing to any use of your dog unless a bitch owner shows proof to you of the results of the appropriate tests (and those test results are suitable).

[kelpiecuddles]

Also while American Bulldogs may not fall under ANKC breed lists they do have their own version of breed standard and pedigrees which breeders are working towards. I'd be looking at your dog and the other dog with a very critical eye before deciding whether you feel breeding them would be of benefit to the breed.

[OSoSwift]

I would second contacting The american Bulldog association/registry they will know what diseases should be tested for

[Remarkabull]

My breed is not recognised by ANKC but we still health test and in fact our rules are stricter than those of breeders of ANKC breeds. We have a registry and the dogs have papers etc.

I'd contact one of the American Bulldog registries and check with them. I know with my breed (Australasian Bosdog aka Aussie Bulldog) we have to have our dogs hip and elbow scored and they have to have results below a certain number to be allowed to breed.